Sunday, March 29, 2015

FINANCIAL RESEARCHER 2 positions Temp and Perm NEW YORKDonna Conti, an executive recruitment firm specialized in the placement of permanent and temporary information professionals,is seeking Financial Researchers for two upcoming positions - one temporary and one permanent - for its client, a large financial firm. Candidates must have recent on the job financial database experience and will be responsible for providing relevant research while working under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. Must demonstrate strong familiarity and proficiency in working with financial databases: i.e. Dealogic, Datastream, Bloomberg, Factiva, Factset and additional experience with IDC, Gartner and Frost and Sullivan will be a plus.4 plus year’s financial research experience preferred and ability to work independently and as part of team.MLS or BA Required.Please submit your resume in word and a 1 page writing sample detailing the financial databases you used in a work setting.The client will be reviewing resumes and selecting those who will be interviewed. Only those candidates who have been selected will be contacted. These positions will require flexability to work at least one weekend day and one or more evenings.NO PHONE CALLS PLEASESend resumes to: donnaconti@earthlink.net

Friday, March 27, 2015

Sachem Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, friendly, creative Librarian I with strong reference and reader’s advisory skills to join the Library’s Adult Reference Staff. The successful candidate should enjoy working with people, have a passion for adult literature, and possess a strong technical background.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing in-person, online and phone reference and reader’s advisory assistance in a fast-paced environment. Assisting visitors in the use of library resources and technology including the use of hand held and mobile devices.Planning and presenting instructional programs. Marketing and merchandising adult collections and services.Participating in material selection and collection maintenance. Assisting in community outreach.

Minimum Qualifications:ALA accredited MLS.NYS Public Librarian Professional Certificate.Reachable on the NYS Civil Service Librarian I list or eligible for transfer.Proactive customer service skills.Thorough knowledge of traditional as well as online reference databases and downloadable resources.Highly articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Comfortable training in both individual and group settings.

Hours will include one evening per week and Saturdays in rotation. Sundays are optional.

The Library offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. We participate in the New York State Retirement Plan and the NYSHIP Health Insurance Plan.

Special Counsel is currently searching for a Research Analyst to join the growing team of their client, a leading global law firm. This role will report to the Director of Research Services and provide business and legal research support to the practice attorneys, Research Services, and Knowledge Management teams.

A general knowledge of research resources including, Bloomberg, Lexis, Westlaw, Securities & Exchange Commission and EDGAR filing is preferred. In addition, one year of related law firm experience or a Masters in Library/Information Science is preferred. This opportunity offer excellent benefits and perks to their employees.

Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Christie’s Associate Librarian will be responsible for the following: overseeing database research resources; providing training in the use of these resources; maintaining relationships with the database vendors; cataloguing books in an ongoing retrospective conversion project; providing reference and research services; overseeing check-in of auction catalogues and generating price lists; managing Christie’s Library Intern program; and representing Christie’s at professional organizational meetings.

Closing date for applications is April 12.

Responsibilities:

Oversee a variety of research databases made available to Christie’s globally. The Associate Librarian will be responsible for maintaining these databases on a daily basis by fielding any problems as they arise: liaising with staff, vendor and IT. Includes invoicing and budgeting.

Provide formal and informal training on available research resources and instruct new staff and interns on how to use them.

Reference and research to support the art and business research needs of Christie’s staff.Check in approximately 1200 auction catalogues per year, and monthly generate and tip price lists in each catalogue. Prepare binding.

Purpose: The Digital Services Librarian serves the educational, research and information needs of the University community via the creation and maintenance of web-based interactive content, tutorials, and reference services that extend library education and research assistance to all students, faculty, residents, fellows and employees of New York Medical College. Additionally this position is crucial to the Library’s digitization initiatives related to current and archival materials.

Responsibilities:

·Provides leadership in the design, development, maintenance, and evaluation of web-based content, tutorials, and online services;

·Recommends and develops new library digital services including those for mobile devices;

·Promotes the use of appropriate current and emerging technologies and media;

Reference and Instruction Librarian, Middlesex County College – NJ

Edison campus of Middlesex County College is seeking a Reference and Instruction Librarian. This is Full-Time Tenure Track Opportunity.

Closing date for applicants is April 2nd.Principal Responsibilities:

1. Provides reference services to students, faculty, staff and the general public.2. Develops and teaches library instruction sessions, in-person or online, for courses from various subject disciplines.3. Assists users in the library labs with computer, software, printing, internet, and database questions.4. Recommends book, serial and online materials for purchase.5. Assists with Library communications, marketing and user materials.6. Participates in the planning and general service objectives of the College and Library, including assessment efforts.7. Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and technical skills• Fluent with library resources, print and online• Classroom teaching experience• Experience at a community college preferred• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred

Retirement Plan: Pension Eligible

Any new employee hired by Middlesex County College after September 1, 2011 must comply with New Jersey residency requirements.

Associate University Librarian for Technical Services is needed for Fairleigh-Dickinson Univ., Florham Campus in Madison, NJ.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Provost, Florham Campus, the Associate University Librarian for Technical Services directs and supervises the operations of all areas of the Technical Services Departments on both the Florham and Metropolitan Campuses. The departments provide technical services support to all libraries within the university. Services include selecting, ordering, cataloging and processing new print and digital materials, providing and maintaining access to multiple forms of electronic materials, supporting library staff in their use of the integrated library system, and the ongoing development of the library website/portal.

Responsibilities of this position include establishing and implementing departmental policies; supervising the cataloging of materials for the libraries’ print and digital collections; overseeing the day-to-day management of the Libraries’ electronic resources; bulk loading of cataloging records from various resource vendors; authority control processing; overseeing ongoing catalog maintenance; coordinating staff training for new library technologies; leading the library website team and overseeing implementation of new technologies on that site; generating statistical and special request reports; participating in library collection development; and providing occasional reference service.

The incumbent functions largely without daily direct supervision and assumes substantial project and library systems-related responsibility. Works closely with the Associate University Librarians, the Systems Librarian and Technology Support Specialist, and other library department heads to develop and coordinate library-related projects. This is a university-wide position that requires periodic meetings, and full days work, at the Metropolitan Campus libraries, in addition to duties performed at the Florham Campus Library. The incumbent serves as a member of the University Library Steering Committee.

Required Qualifications:

1. MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited library school.

2. Five years progressive professional library experience in Technical or Public Services, including staff supervision.

3. Two to three years original and copy cataloging experience with a proficiency in RDA, OCLC searching, assignment of LCSH, LC Classification, and use of authority files.

6. Effective organizational skills to work on several projects simultaneously while continuing to meet schedules and implementation dates.

7. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Working knowledge of HTML and web page design is desirable.

8. Ability to write and execute simple SQL scripts.

9. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and outside vendors’ sales and technical support personnel.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Morristown & Morris Township Library is seeking a friendly, service-oriented librarian to join our dedicated staff. We are a library known for great customer service & programming located in a diverse community in the heart of historical downtown Morristown.

Requirements:

MLIS from an ALA accredited institution & ability to obtain a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

Excellent customer service and communication skills & the ability to work with a diverse population and staff

Excellent computer & technological skills including proficiency with social media, downloadable media, and various technological devices. The ability to learn and teach new technologies to members of the public and other staff members through classroom and individual instruction

Evening and weekend hours required

Responsibilities:

Answering adult reference & readers advisory questions

Answering technology questions and assisting patrons with OPACs, downloadable media and computer use

The College Board seeks a Content Strategist (two positions). These positions are based out of the New York City College Board office.

The Content Strategist is responsible for ensuring that digital content is user-centered and engaging, meets high quality standards, and furthers College Board’s mission. Reporting to the Director, Editorial Services, the Content Strategist is a direct contributor to the development of websites and other digital projects, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to conceptualize, develop, execute, and maintain digital content. This position is based out of the New York City College Board office.

Responsibilities include leading content efforts throughout the lifecycle of complex digital projects; helping to define and realize the vision and direction of the project, collaborating closely with project sponsors and others; delivering project briefs, content audits, and other content strategy tools; as well as drafting content, developmental editing, and content entry. S/he will work closely with product managers, sponsors, content producers, editors, user experience design (UXD), and information technology (IT) to conceptualize, develop, execute, and maintain content that is accurate and consistent in presentation and optimally stored within a content management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works closely with project sponsors to understand their needs and the needs of their users and to ensure both are met in digital products

Guides the iterative copy development process through all stages, including sponsor reviews and editorial passes in response to feedback.

Follows College Board’s editorial, accessibility, and other policies and guidelines related to digital content.

Works with other content strategists as needed to ensure taxonomies, metadata structures, and content development workflows meet editorial needs.

Collaborates with UXD and IT to determine, define, and document content types and content models that support publishing to Web, mobile, and tablet applications.

Identifies opportunities where CMS enhancements can increase efficiency and effectiveness in content development and maintenance workflows and document those requirements for IT.

Contributes to the creation of a taxonomy for College Board’s vast and complex digital content.

Responsible for content entry, copyediting, and proofreading as needed.

PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Contacts:

Collaborates closely with user experience and technology practitioners, site managers, and product managers as well as service- and business-unit partners within the College Board, including legal, communications, and individual programs.

Be able to translate business needs into a holistic set of content requirements and specifications

Be able to communicate across different internal organizations, customers, vendors and multiple level of leaderships

Ability to define deliverables and provide frequent updates, resulting in high quality work product

BENEFITS

We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes four weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.

MISSION

The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.

APPLY

If you are interested in this position and you meet our qualifications, please apply by visiting our

The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. This position will be subject to a background check.

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Gill Library Learning Commons Coordinator - NYGill Library at The College of New Rochelle invites applications for a Learning Commons Coordinator, and this full-time, 12-month professional staff level position is available immediately. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of the Library, the Learning Commons Coordinator will take a lead role in the integration of library and academic support services within the Library Learning Commons. The Coordinator provides vision, leadership, and management in the integration of technology, research skills, tutoring, and related student success functions. This includes the delivery of services and re-purposed physical spaces designed to facilitate information discovery, collaborative learning, and knowledge-building for all students. This exciting new venture will blend digital and multimedia technologies with the best of online and traditional library services to foster student learning and research. The Library Learning Commons has been developed in phases, with the major phase on the main campus in New Rochelle, due to open in the Fall of 2015.Major Responsibilities:

Contributes to curriculum development/student success and retention initiatives, including writing across the disciplines;

Creates a dynamic and innovative Learning Commons environment based upon current research and best practices;

Directs and supervises all aspects of staffing, including scheduling, training, and evaluating Learning Commons staff;

Oversees all technology in the Learning Commons to ensure that it functions properly;

Prepares reports, communicates and collaborates with campus academic units to develop programs and services that lead to student academic success;

Teaches information literacy credit-bearing course in the embedded librarianship program as needed, by collaborating with faculty to integrate digital and information literacy into the curriculum and to prepare active learning-based instructional modules to meet student learning needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) and 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience (higher education setting preferred) in a public-services focused library environment;

Knowledge and understanding of technology and its application to libraries and other learning environments;

The College offers a competitive salary and benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan with TIAA-CREF, a credit union, state-of-the-art Wellness Center, and liberal vacation.Position is available immediately. To apply, please send letter of interest (addressed to Dean Ana E. Fontoura), C.V., and the contact information for 3 references who can speak to your professional qualifications, to:Ms. Brunie Lopez Secretary to the Dean, Gill Library The College of New Rochelle 29 Castle Place New Rochelle, New York 10805-2339 Email: blopez@cnr.eduElectronic submissions are preferred.To view this position:http://www.cnr.edu/employment-opportunities

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Research Analyst (Temp), Publications, IEEE – NJ

Research Analyst at IEEE will review Similarity Reports out of our plagiarism detection tool, CrossCheck. Alerts are generated out of the Reports and must be reviewed carefully to determine whether an article contains plagiarism. Metrics are collected and reported on to staff manager.

Qualifications

BA/BS preferred. Attention to large volumes of detail. Highly developed analytical skills and ability to report clearly on research projects a big plus.

Records Manager, Chubbs Group – NJ

Chubbs Group is currently seeking a Corporate Records Manager to direct and oversee Chubb’s Records Management Program. This position will oversee the day-to-day functioning of the corporate records program and work with General Counsel and IT personnel to develop and implement the Company’s long-term information management strategy. The position is responsible for managing Chubb’s electronic and written records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Major Duties and Responsibilities ● Works with all levels of management and staff to ensure consistent application of information management practices ● Supervises staff with respect to execution of information management practices ● Coordinates and directs, through trained departmental records coordinators, information management related activities in departments and business units ● Assists in the planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures related to e-discovery and privacy and data security● Plans, develops and executes long and short-range goals for the records program● Maintains and updates policies and procedures related to information management to assure compliance with legal requirements● Designs and delivers training● Instructs business clients on the proper handling of records and responds to inquiries regarding compliance with policies and procedures ● Manages in-house and external record storage programsPosition Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills Good organizational and planning skills Strong knowledge of information technology and database management Experience with e-discovery, civil litigation. privacy and data securityEducation and Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a corporate records manager preferably in an insurance company, financial institution or other regulated entity is required

The NY Chapter appreciates and recognizes the above listed recruiters who specialize in placements in information-related fields.

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